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Michael R. Strong is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Michael R., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dane A. Drobny is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Dane A., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dane A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Leavitt is a Founding Partner with Grund & Leavitt. He has litigated a number of high profile trials and appeals in both federal and state courts.Before becoming a partner in the firm, he served as a judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois and as a justice on the Illinois Appellate Court. This followed 20 years in a successful private practice. The Chicago Bar Association remarked when evaluating him that "he enjoys impeccable credentials" and the Chicago Council of Lawyer...

Timothy R. Farrell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Timothy R., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With more than 28 years of experience in infrastructure and energy transactions, Eddie Lowry is a trusted authority for clients in this dynamic and rapidly evolving sector. He advises developers, operators, and investors on the full economic cycle of data centers and data energy projects, including all aspects of development, operation, energy procurement, tax incentives, construction, acquisition, disposition, finance, land use, and leasing for this niche asset class. An integral part of the...

Jeremy D. Margolis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Jeremy D., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeremy D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As a commercial litigator and counselor with more than 20 years of experience, Matt brings a creative, pragmatic, and efficient approach to helping clients resolve complex legal and business problems. Matt is co-chair of the firm’s Litigation Group. He has significant, first-chair trial experience in a wide variety of business disputes. He regularly represents clients in matters involving breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, non-competes, and post-closing disputes. Matt ...

Jeffrey J. Bushofsky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Jeffrey J., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nicole K. Mann focuses her practice on all aspects of tax and estate planning, estate and trust administration and family business planning. She also has considerable experience in estate, trust and tax litigation involving disputes between and among family members, fiduciaries and beneficiaries. Nicole is a co-chair of the Firm’s Trust & Estate Controversy group. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/mann-nicole-k/

Michael R. Friedberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Michael R., who practices law in Lake Forest, Illinois, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.